Science Group plc
Science Group plc operates as a science and technology consultancy and systems businesses in the United Kingdom, other European Countries, North America, and Asia. It operates through four segments: Consultancy Services; Systems-Submarine Atmosphere Management; Systems-Audio Chips and Modules; and Freehold Properties. The company offers technical/scientific advisory, product development, and regu… Read more
Science Group plc (SAG) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of June 2025: GBX107.36 Million GBX
Based on the latest financial reports, Science Group plc (SAG) has net assets worth GBX107.36 Million GBX as of June 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX170.34 Million) and total liabilities (GBX62.97 Million). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | GBX107.36 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 63.03% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 6.99% |
| 5-Year Change | 102.96% |
| 10-Year Change | 125.63% |
| Growth Volatility | 23.27 |
Science Group plc - Net Assets Trend (2004–2024)
This chart illustrates how Science Group plc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Science Group plc (2004–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Science Group plc from 2004 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | GBX84.00 Million | +7.72% |
| 2023-12-31 | GBX77.99 Million | -0.27% |
| 2022-12-31 | GBX78.20 Million | +17.96% |
| 2021-12-31 | GBX66.29 Million | +60.16% |
| 2020-12-31 | GBX41.39 Million | +14.12% |
| 2019-12-31 | GBX36.27 Million | -11.45% |
| 2018-12-31 | GBX40.96 Million | +8.53% |
| 2017-12-31 | GBX37.74 Million | +4.82% |
| 2016-12-31 | GBX36.00 Million | -3.30% |
| 2015-12-31 | GBX37.23 Million | +11.31% |
| 2014-12-31 | GBX33.45 Million | +7.66% |
| 2013-12-31 | GBX31.07 Million | +23.04% |
| 2012-12-31 | GBX25.25 Million | -4.42% |
| 2011-12-31 | GBX26.42 Million | +15.79% |
| 2010-12-31 | GBX22.82 Million | +78.97% |
| 2009-12-31 | GBX12.75 Million | -17.43% |
| 2008-12-31 | GBX15.44 Million | -11.96% |
| 2007-12-31 | GBX17.54 Million | -15.68% |
| 2006-12-31 | GBX20.80 Million | -9.79% |
| 2005-12-31 | GBX23.06 Million | +5.97% |
| 2004-12-31 | GBX21.76 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Science Group plc's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 5170600000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | GBX51.46 Million | 61.26% |
| Common Stock | GBX462.00K | 0.55% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX11.67 Million | 13.89% |
| Other Components | GBX20.41 Million | 24.30% |
| Total Equity | GBX84.00 Million | 100.00% |
Science Group plc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Science Group plc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
HuM&C Co. Ltd.
KO:263920
|
$28.13K |
|
Noobz from Poland S.A.
WAR:NOB
|
$28.14K |
|
Rigsave S.P.A.
XETRA:H68
|
$28.14K |
|
317860
KO:317860
|
$28.18K |
|
Tomato System Co. Ltd.
KO:393210
|
$28.11K |
|
Job Solution Sweden Holding AB
ST:JOBS
|
$28.10K |
|
Moolec Science SA Warrant
NASDAQ:MLECW
|
$28.10K |
|
TRUWORTHS INTL (IUE.SG)
STU:IUE
|
$28.10K |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Science Group plc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 77,987,000 to 84,005,000, a change of 6,018,000 (7.7%).
- Net income of 12,020,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 3,657,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 4,959,000 reduced equity.
- New share issuances of 3,000 increased equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 302,001.
- Other factors increased equity by 2,913,001.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | GBX12.02 Million | +14.31% |
| Dividends Paid | GBX3.66 Million | -4.35% |
| Share Repurchases | GBX4.96 Million | -5.9% |
| Share Issuances | GBX3.00K | +0.0% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX-302.00K | -0.36% |
| Other Changes | GBX2.91 Million | +3.47% |
| Total Change | GBX- | 7.72% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Science Group plc's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 296.37x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 566.17x to 296.37x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-12-31 | GBX0.95 | GBX540.00 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | GBX0.99 | GBX540.00 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | GBX0.89 | GBX540.00 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | GBX0.75 | GBX540.00 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | GBX0.71 | GBX540.00 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | GBX0.58 | GBX540.00 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | GBX0.68 | GBX540.00 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | GBX0.59 | GBX540.00 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | GBX0.61 | GBX540.00 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | GBX0.75 | GBX540.00 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | GBX0.79 | GBX540.00 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | GBX0.90 | GBX540.00 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | GBX0.86 | GBX540.00 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | GBX0.94 | GBX540.00 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | GBX1.00 | GBX540.00 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | GBX0.89 | GBX540.00 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | GBX0.98 | GBX540.00 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | GBX1.50 | GBX540.00 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | GBX1.67 | GBX540.00 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | GBX1.69 | GBX540.00 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | GBX1.82 | GBX540.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Science Group plc utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 14.31%
- The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 10.86%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.78x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.68x
- Recent ROE (14.31%) is above the historical average (4.20%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | -4.01% | -5.06% | 0.49x | 1.61x | GBX-3.10 Million |
| 2005 | 5.44% | 5.70% | 0.55x | 1.73x | GBX-1.05 Million |
| 2006 | -12.22% | -10.70% | 0.65x | 1.75x | GBX-4.60 Million |
| 2007 | -18.84% | -14.21% | 0.69x | 1.93x | GBX-5.00 Million |
| 2008 | -11.35% | -6.01% | 0.83x | 2.28x | GBX-3.28 Million |
| 2009 | -23.19% | -12.57% | 0.86x | 2.14x | GBX-4.22 Million |
| 2010 | 10.09% | 11.02% | 0.54x | 1.71x | GBX20.30K |
| 2011 | 9.80% | 10.98% | 0.57x | 1.57x | GBX-54.00K |
| 2012 | 12.37% | 14.03% | 0.56x | 1.58x | GBX598.90K |
| 2013 | 14.91% | 15.14% | 0.61x | 1.62x | GBX1.53 Million |
| 2014 | 10.27% | 12.13% | 0.56x | 1.52x | GBX91.10K |
| 2015 | 7.54% | 8.99% | 0.53x | 1.57x | GBX-915.10K |
| 2016 | 7.64% | 7.45% | 0.54x | 1.90x | GBX-851.30K |
| 2017 | 8.00% | 7.39% | 0.53x | 2.03x | GBX-755.90K |
| 2018 | 10.47% | 8.81% | 0.65x | 1.84x | GBX191.20K |
| 2019 | -5.05% | -3.20% | 0.71x | 2.24x | GBX-5.46 Million |
| 2020 | 17.01% | 9.56% | 0.80x | 2.22x | GBX2.90 Million |
| 2021 | 14.42% | 11.77% | 0.70x | 1.75x | GBX2.93 Million |
| 2022 | 13.50% | 12.23% | 0.68x | 1.63x | GBX2.74 Million |
| 2023 | 7.08% | 4.87% | 0.86x | 1.70x | GBX-2.27 Million |
| 2024 | 14.31% | 10.86% | 0.78x | 1.68x | GBX3.62 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Science Group plc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Consulting Services industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Consulting Services
- Average net assets among peers: $38,632,250
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 6.10%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Science Group plc (SAG) | GBX107.36 Million | -4.01% | 0.59x | $28.12K |
| Begbies Traynor Group PLC (BEG) | $60.98 Million | -0.99% | 0.71x | $23.74K |
| Fintel PLC (FNTL) | $-12.13 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $28.90K |
| Gateley (Holdings) Plc (GTLY) | $67.50 Million | 2.02% | 1.15x | $18.42K |
| Ricardo (RCDO) | $38.17 Million | 23.38% | 1.50x | $32.55K |